Deaths in Donegal - Thursday morning, February 23
The following deaths have occurred:
Jim Brennan, Chapel Road, Dungloe
The death has occurred of Jim Brennan, former garda, at Dungloe Community Hospital, formerly from the Chapel Road, Dungloe.
Remains reposing at McGlynn’s Funeral Home today, Thursday February 23 from 12 noon with Rosary at 8pm. Funeral on Friday February 24 in St Crona’s Church, Dungloe at 11am followed by burial in Maghery cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Dungloe Community Hospital c/o any family member or Shaun McGlynn, Funeral Directors, Dungloe.
Philomena (Phyl) Geraghty (née Tunney), Tullymore, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Philomena (Phyl) Geraghty (née Tunney), Tullymore, Ballyshannon.
Peacefully, on February 22, in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff at Our Lady's Hospital Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Pat Geraghty and predeceased by her grandchildren James, Patrick and Méabh, will be deeply missed by her sister Bridie Reynolds, her children Michael, Patsy, Loretta, Gerry, Tommy, Bridie and Mena, grandchildren Michael and wife Luli, Ryan, Gerard, Deborah, Eryn, Cealán, Tom, Jack, Lilia, Leona, Cara, Mary, Órla and great-granddaughter Lana, daughters-in-law Carmel and Margaret, sons-in-law Charlie, Joe and Vijay, nephews Michael, Paul and families, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her family home from 4pm-9pm on Thursday and Friday. House private on morning of funeral, please. Removal on Saturday morning to St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon, for 11am funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the Abbey Cemetery.
There will be a one-way system in operation for the wake, entry via Legaltan on the Rossnowlagh Road L7675 and exit via Tullyhorkey on to the Donegal Road.
The funeral Mass can be viewed at https://www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon
Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to Patient's Comfort Fund Our Lady's Hospital, Manorhamilton, Irish Heart Foundation and Alzheimer's Society c/o John McGee & Sons Funeral Directors or any family member.
Moyah Gallagher (née McGinty), Ballybobaneen, Cloghan
The death has occurred of Moyah Gallagher (née McGinty)
Ballybobaneen, Cloghan, F93 EA24 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by her daughters Angela, Breid, Moyah, sons John, Charles, Eamonn and Donal, 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, and predeceased by her husband Charlie.
Her remains will repose at her late residence from 11am Thursday, February 23. Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday, February 25 at 11am in Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Glenfin, with interment afterwards in Kilteevogue Cemetery, Glenfin.
Rosary will take place both nights at 9pm. Family time is from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral. No flowers, donations to Cloghan Day Care Centre, or care of any family member or Marley Funeral Directors.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on the webcam:
David Gustafson, Meengilcarry, Killybegs
The death has occurred of David Gustafson (The Swede), Meengilcarry, Killybegs. Sadly missed by his daughter Natasha, grandchildren, step-daughters, sons-in-law, great-grandchildren, brother, sister, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Remains reposing at McBrearty's Funeral Home, Killybegs, on Friday from 5pm-7pm. Removal on Saturday morning to the local cemetery for burial at 11am. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to The Poor Farmer Auction, Ardara.
House private, please.
Noel Wilson, Corclough West, Belmullet, Mayo/St Johnston
The death has taken place of Noel Wilson, Corclough West, Belmullet and formerly of Barrack Street, Belmullet and Craigadoes, St. Johnston. Peacefully at the Belmullet Community Hospital surrounded by his loving family on February 21. Predeceased by his wife Eileen (née Shevlin), parents Dan and Julia and sisters Betty, Mary and Sheila.
He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family, daughters Mary Wilson (Belmullet), Anna Fitzgerald (Kildare), Julie Wilson (U.K.), sons Daniel Wilson (Corclough West, Belmullet), Neil (Shraigh West, Bunnahowen, Belmullet) and Brian (Glengad, Pullathomas), sisters Anna Quinn (Lifford), Sadie McLean (Convoy), Kay McGlinchey (Raphoe), brothers Danny (London), Tommy (St Johnson) and Brian (Letterkenny), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law Dessie Fitzgerald and Mark Sluce, daughters-in-law Sheila, Annette and Collette, relatives, kind neighbours and many friends.
Remains to repose at McDonnell’s Funeral Home, Belmullet on Thursday evening from 5pm until 7pm with the funeral arriving at the Church of the Holy Family, Carne at 8.30pm. Funeral Mass on Friday at 12 noon followed by burial in Tarmoncarra cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Palliative Care Unit at the Belmullet Community Hospital, c/o McDonnell Funeral Directors, Belmullet.
Patrick McGee, Ranamona, Annagry
The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Patrick McGee, Ranamona, Annagry.Funeral arrangements are to be confirmed later.
House strictly private please
Kathleen (Catherine) Carroll (née Doherty), Foxrock, Castleknock, Churchtown, Dublin/Carndonagh
The death has occurred of Kathleen (Catherine) Carroll (née Doherty), Foxrock, Castleknock, Churchtown, Dublin and formerly of Carndonagh.
Beloved wife of the late William (Bill) and dear mother of Deirdre, Ultan, Declan and Grainne and sister of the late Sally, Eileen, Mary-Jo and John. Sadly missed by her loving daughters, sons, son-in-law David, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Her remains are reposing at Cunningham's Funeral Home, Church Avenue, Blanchardstown on Friday evening from 6pm to 8pm. Removal to the Church of Our Lady Mother of the Church, Castleknock on Saturday morning arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in Castleknock Churchyard.
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland.
Margaret Rose Sheridan, Glencross, Rathmullan
The death has occurred peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Margaret Rose Sheridan, Glencross, Rathmullan.
Deeply regretted by her sisters Vera McBride (Golan), Susan McConway (USA), Grace McDermott (USA) and Bridie Vesey (USA), nephew William Flood, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her sisters Annie, Mary and Maud, brothers Willie, Charlie, Joseph, Tony and Paddy.
Her remains will repose at her home from 6pm on Thursday.
Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11am in St Catherine’s Church, Oughterlin, with burial afterwards in Rathmullan Cemetery.
Martin Greene, Bunbeg/Brisbane/Bray
The death has occurred of Martin Greene of Bunbeg and formerly of Brisbane, Australia and Bray, County Wicklow.
He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his loving partner Caroline and his family Ciara-Leigh, Tiarnán and Elizabeth, and also by his brothers and sisters and his extended family and friends.
Funeral Service on Saturday at 10am in Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Mater Foundation. For those who are unable to attend, the service may also be viewed at https://www.churchservices.tv/colliersbray
Toni Callinan, Wicklow/Ardaghey, Inver
The death has occurred of Toni (Antoinette) Callinan (née Griffin) of Bray, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Ardaghey, Inver.
Devoted and loving mother of Evie and Isabelle; she will be sadly missed by her daughters and their father Mike, sisters Mary (Cork) and Carol (Stillorgan), brothers John (Sligo) and Martin (Navan), brothers and sisters-in-law Mike, Michele, Tony and Carmel, nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives and friends. Predeceased by her parents Kathleen and Eamonn Griffin.
Her remains will repose at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray on Thursday from 4pm to 6pm.
Funeral Service on Friday at 2pm in the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Main Street, Bray, followed by private cremation.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society. For those who are unable to attend, the service may also be viewed live on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/redeemerbray
Her Month’s Mind will take place on Saturday, March 25 at 2pm, in St Naul’s Church, Ardaghey, followed by the burial of her ashes in the local cemetery.
John Charles Duffy, Augheygault, Drumkeen/Lower Main Street, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place at his home of John Charles Duffy, Augheygault, Drumkeen F93 DNR2 and formerly from Lower Main Street, Letterkenny.
Deeply missed by his loving wife Maureen, daughters Louise, Susan McCarthy (Glen, Carrigart), Aileen, and Claire Vance, sons, Ciarán, Charles, Pascal (Chicago) and Pauric, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters, Mary McCoy (London) and Annette Duffy (Letterkenny), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. He is predeceased by his granddaughter Gemma Grace (Philadelphia) and his brother James (Letterkenny).
His remains will be reposing at his late residence on Thursday from 2pm until 10pm with Rosary at 9pm. House private on the morning of the funeral, please.
Funeral from there on Friday, February 24 at 11.15am going to St Patrick’s Church, Drumkeen for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Society of the St Vincent de Paul c/o any family member.
Anne (Bheag) Gallagher, Glassagh, Derrybeg
The sudden death has taken place, in Letterkenny University Hospital, of Anne (Bheag) Gallagher of Glassagh, Derrybeg.
Predeceased by her parents Micí and Catherine. sister-in-law Margaret and nephew Sean Noel, she is sadly missed by her sister Sandra (McGivney); brothers John and Brian; in-laws Oliver, Mary and Sinead; nephews Michael, John and Mick, niece Kelly Marie and extended family and many friends.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence. Rosary at 8pm tonight. House private after Rosary until 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass in Teach Pobail Cholmcille, Cnoc Fola, on Friday at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Directors' Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIMm
Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.
Rocco McGinley, 1 Tirmacool Road, Buncrana
The death has occurred of Rocco McGinley, 1 Tirmacool Road, Buncrana.
Beloved son of Yvonne and Wade McGinley loving brother of Warren, Jordan, Dean, Cooper, Winter Lily, Arya and Bodhi; dear grandson of Carl and Anna McGinley and Mary Hegarty and the late Desmond Hegarty.
His remains are reposing at his home. Family time from 11pm to 11am.
Removal from there on Friday at 9.15am going to St Mary's Oratory for 10am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in Cockhill cemetery.
Family flowers only donations if desired to Letterkenny University Hospital Pediatric Ward.
Nellie (Bharney) Mhic Niallais, Middletown, Derrybeg
The sudden death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Nellie (Bharney) Mhic Niallais, Middletown, Derrybeg, originally from Brinlack.
Predeceased by her husband Sean Andy and her son Neil. Sadly missed by her daughter Gráinne, son-in-law Noel, grandchildren; Seaghán, Liam and Darragh, brothers Owenie, Brian, Noel, Josie and Neil-Paul, sisters; Marion and Peggyann, in-laws, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Her remains will repose at Roarty's Funeral Home, Derrybeg (F92A3V5) until Rosary time at 8pm, followed by removal to the family home on Wednesday evening to repose overnight. House private to family, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Mass takes place in St Mary's Chapel, Derrybeg on Thursday afternoon at 1.30pm, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery.
The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Directors' Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIMm
Kathleen McGurn, (née Keenan) Cherrymount, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Kathleen McGurn (née Keenan), Cherrymount, Ballyshannon, F94 XD88.
Beloved wife of the late PJ, much loved mother of Paraic, (Anne), cherished nana of Neasa, Patrick and Clodagh, sister of PJ (Irene), Eileen (Benny Keown), Gerard (Patricia), Christine (Marius Jones), Predeceased by her parents sisters Goretti, Mary and husband Jim.
Her remains will be leaving her late residence on Thursday morning at 10.30am to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon, for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by interment in St Joseph's, The Rock cemetery, Ballyshannon. Funeral Mass will be live streamed via link http://www.kilbarron.org/
Family flowers only by request, donations in lieu, if so desired, to North West Hospice, Sligo c/o Damian McGovern & Sons Funeral Directors, 8 Caldrum Road, Derrygonnelly, County Fermanagh, BT93 6HY.
Rose Langan, Guardhill, Newbliss, Monaghan/Buncrubog Glenties
The death has occurred of Rose Langan, Guardhill, Newbliss, County Monaghan and formerly of Buncrubog, Glenties.
Rose is predeceased by her father Charlie, mother-in-law Peggy and father-in-law Leo.
Cherished and much-loved wife of Barry, adored mother of Adam (Michelle), Chloe (Anthony) and Kayla. She will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her husband, son, daughters, heartbroken mother Kathleen, sisters, Maeve, Miriam, Lucy and Carina, brothers Pat and Liam, aunts, uncles, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, many friends, and by all who knew and loved Rose.
Her remains will repose at the family home on Wednesday amongst her family and close friends with removal on Thursday morning, at approximately 10.40am for 11am Funeral Mass in St Laobhin's Chapel, followed by private cremation (family and close friends) at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Rose's funeral Mass can be viewed at www.www.mcnmedia.tv Monaghan and scroll down to Killeevan. Family flowers only please.
Seamus Sweeney, Letterfad, Termon
The death has occurred of Seamus Sweeney, Letterfad, Termon. Predeceased by his parents Frank and Agnes and sisters Kathleen and Madge. Deeply regretted by his sister Teresa and brother-in-law Pete (USA), brother Stephen and sister-in-law Liz (USA), nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Removal from the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Carnamuggagh, Letterkenny on Wednesday, to St Colmcille’s Church, Glendowan, to repose overnight.
Funeral mass is on Thursday at 11am. Cremation arrangements are to be confirmed.
Funeral mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Colmcille’s Church Glendowan at https://www.churchservices.tv/churchhill
Donal De Barra, (Shasha), Middletown, Derrybeg, Derrybeg
The death occurred of Donal De Barra, (Shasha), Middletown, Derrybeg, F92 H1F3.
His remains are reposing at his home. Rosary nightly at 8pm. House private after Rosary until 11am. Funeral Mass in St Mary’s Chapel, Derrybeg, on Thursday at 11am with interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Directors Facebook page.
Danielle Longmore, Wicklow/Donegal
Danielle Longmore (née Honan) passed away peacefully on February 8, after bravely fighting cancer for 13 months, while on her last adventure to Palermo, Sicily.
Danielle fought that fight with the love and support of her best friend and soulmate Ian, her fearless daughters Chloe, Megan and Mia, her cherished son Adam and of course, Buddy.
She is missed by her Mam and Dad, Clare and Frank Honan, of Falcarragh where Danielle and the family spent many happy days; her sisters Carla (Barry and Alex Sheehan), Rachel (Tom Franiuk), Nuala and her son Dylan, Katie and all her aunts and uncles and by her mother and father-in-law Lillian and Martin and the extended Longmore family, and her wide circle of friends.
Danielle’s life was filled with adventures and fun-filled moments. However in the last 13 months despite the fear in her heart, there was a determination to make as many happy memories for all those around her.
She will rest at the family home (A63 X651) from 1pm until 8pm on Thursday and Friday. House private thereafter. Removal on Saturday at 1.20pm to St Anthony’s Church, Kilcoole, walking from the Credit Union, arriving for a funeral service at 2pm after which Danielle will be laid to rest in Kilquade New Cemetery.
In keeping with Danielle’s wishes those attending are requested to wear bright colours. The funeral service will be streamed. People attending the family home (A63 X651) at Oaklawn View are requested to park at the Newcastle Community Centre.
Simon Nolan, London/Ballydevitt, Donegal Town
The death occurred peacefully at his home in Shirley, Croydon, of Simon Nolan, formerly of Ballydevitt, Donegal Town. Predeceased by his parents, Ann and Matthew, he is dearly loved and sadly missed by his wife, Philomena (née McGinty, Townawilly), children, Isabella, Caoimhe, Matthew and Noelle.
Funeral arrangements are to be announced at a later date.
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